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A first look at the Philadelphia Eagles tells me that there may be a parade in the city’s future. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun I don’t usually make Super Bowl predictions at this time of the NFL year. I’m also not like many of the “homers” and fans that want to start…

ABOVE PHOTO: (Photos by Webster Riddick) Philadelphia’s only public training camp for Eagles’ practice recently drew crowds of over 40,000 fans at Lincoln Financial Field. The Open Practice raised $475,000 for Autism Research. The Eagles also honored our brave servicemen and women during U.S. Military Appreciation day.

PHOTOS: Webster Riddick At the recent Eagles training practice at the Nova Care Complex, high school players from Frankford Pioneers and Boys’ Latin’s Charter Football players met Eagles players Malcolm Jenkins, Ronald Darby and Alshon Jeffrey. The players posed with a sign that read “Practice 4 Peace.” The high school players had a chance to…

ABOVE PHOTO: Bobby Abreu at podium. (Webster Riddick) In his ninth season with the Phillies, Abreu hit .303 with 348 doubles, 42 triples,195 home runs and a 841 RBI while stealing 254 bases. He had the greatest on base percentage in Phillies history post-deadball era. Abreu was first modern day Phillie to hit 50 doubles…

ABOVE PHOTO: Malik Jackson (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File) The Philadelphia Eagles defensive line By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Through the early days of Philadelphia Eagles training camp, most of the talk has centered around the team’s offense and its vast array of weapons like DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, Darren Sproles and…

ABOVE PHOTO: Carson Wentz (Ryan Kang via AP) The Philadelphia Eagles will have plenty of offensive weapons on hand to help quarterback Carson Wentz this season. But can he stay healthy enough to utilize them? By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Depending upon the website or supermarket preseason…

Last weekend former Phillies MVP and 2008 World Series Champion Ryan Howard retired, finishing a 13-year career as the greatest first baseman in Phillies history. Howard was presented with a portrait by former general manager Ed Wade and club executive Bill Gales. Fans were treated to Ryan Howard bobblehead dolls celebrating their champ. (Photos by…